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Monthly Archives : February 2009

Fox Hypes Programming Plans With ‘Glee’

Fox introduced its May programming plans to media agencies this week, becoming the first broadcaster to do so, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Among the shows previewed were “Glee,” from “Nip/Tuck” creator Ryan Murphy, and “Eva Adams,” about a sexist sports…

AMC Chief Peter Brown to Retire

Peter Brown, chief executive officer of AMC Entertainment, is retiring and will be replaced by former Starbucks executive Gerardo Lopez, DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com reports. Mr. Brown has been with the company since joining AMC Theaters in 1990, the Web site says. —Danny…

‘Arrested’ Film Cuffs Cera

Michael Cera has agreed to appear in the movie version of the television series “Arrested Development,” E! Online reports, citing unidentified people familiar with the process. The other stars of the ensemble comedy, including Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor and Portia…

Rogers Adds ‘Motherhood,’ ‘Suburbia’

Rogers Media, a division of Canadian cable television leader Rogers Communications, acquired the rights to air ABC series “In the Motherhood” and “Surviving Suburbia” at the same time as they air in the U.S., the Hollywood Reporter says. Rogers, which…

PBS’ ‘Blueprint’ to Star CNN’s O’Brien

PBS’ new show “Blueprint America: A Tale of Three Cities,” a documentary series produced by WNET that examines the roads and bridges of U.S. cities including New York and Denver, will be hosted by former CNN space and aviation correspondent…

U.K.’s ‘Law & Order’ Gets Good Start

A U.K. adaption of “Law & Order” won its timeslot and attracted a 26% audience share when it debuted on ITV1 last night, the Hollywood Reporter says. The network, which originally ordered 13 episodes of the new show, is looking…

CBS Flies, CW Flops This Season

CBS’ ratings performance has been better than expected because it has geared its shows toward an older audience, while The CW’s has been worse because of its limited original programming, Media Life reports, citing Jordan Breslow, director of broadcast research…

Couric, Cyrus Win Gracie Awards

Katie Couric, Miley Cyrus and the ABC comedy “Samantha Who?” are among the winners of the 34th annual Gracie Awards, given by American Women in Radio & Television, TVNewsday reports. Rachel Maddow, Barbara Walters and Candy Crowley also were recipients…

Animal Planet, Pixar, Henson Co. Showcase Technology at NAB Show

Pixar Animation Studios, the Jim Henson Co. and Animal Planet will be among the presenters at the NAB Show’s 2009 Content Theater. Pixar will host a case study in Pixar stereoscopic, examining the use of 3-D technology in the company’s…

Mobile Ad Sales to Surge by 2013

U.S. mobile advertising sales will surge almost twentyfold between 2008 and 2013, or about 81% a year, to about $3.1 billion, while mobile local search-advertising sales will jump sixtyfold to $1.3 billion, TVNewsday reports, citing BIA Advisory Services unit Kelsey…